We all know we need to be better listeners, but how? Let's look at what one experienced leader has to say about listening.
Your words of encouragemtn might be the words that can make a difference in one’s day and maybe even one’s life.
We all have made poor choices, and wrong decisions in our lives. But God can and will use even our poor choices and wrong decisions to bring us to the place where we are, a place where we now have the chance for recovery, and a new life with Jesus in control of their lives.
A few years ago I attended the funeral of a dear friend whose words back in 1969 changed the direction of my life and ministry.
We often compare ourselves and what we have with those who have more. As a result, we miss the best God has for us because we fail to appreciate the blessings we already have.
The late John Wooden was a basketball legend. He won 10 national championships, and today he is considered by most people to be the greatest basketball coach who ever lived. Coach Wooden used these thoughts to evaluate himself and improve.
We need to be very careful about jumping to conclusions before we know all the facts.
How many of you would like to know the will of God for your life? When people ask me that question, I have a simple answer: just be salt and light. In a bland and dark society, make sure you stand out and are different.
Some of the most valuable lessons I have learned as a parent, coach, teacher and pastor have come from those times when I was willing to 'abandon myself to the strengths of others.
I share this letter for anyone who, like I was and who might be going through a rough patch in your life, and who might need to find the hope and endurance needed to “keep on keeping on.”
Just a few words spoken between two people who never met before, but I experienced an immediate sense of connection between the two of us. I felt good, and I had a sense he did also. This is what happens when true connection takes place between people, even people who don’t know each other.
Whether in marriage, or athletics, or in the workplace, not much of value will be accomplished without team members who are committed to doing what’s in the best interest of the team.
Has busyness crowded your schedule? Are you needing some margin and rest? Maybe it's time to slow down.
You may possess exceptional talent, gifts and ability, but without grit, others less talented and with less ability will pass you by.
When it comes to abilities, one of the greatest a believer can possess is “approachability.”
God can and will use even our poor choices and wrong decisions to bring us to the place where we are, a place where we now have the chance for recovery, and a new life with Jesus in control of their lives.
As ordinary as I am, I have something extraordinary to offer God, and so do you.
We need to be careful with the things we say with our lips, so that we develop a reputation for always being honest in every aspect of our lives.
I often remind church members that ministry takes place in three ways: 1) from the pulpit to the pew, 2) from the pew to the pew, and 3) from the pew to the pulpit.
It is important to know there is a time to quit.
